The Adam Sandler Problem
Filed under: Editorial, Funny, Movie Discussion, Movies, Television
On a list of the most financially successful movie comedians of all time, Adam Sandler would probably be fourth behind Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, and Mike Myers. Sandler has two of the top 25 highest grossing movie comedies with BIG DADDY and THE WATERBOY, two of his worst films. Yet, unlike those other three comedians, Sandler is often universally despised and panned by movie critics across the country.
Why? Because he’s just not particularly funny.
Too Late
Filed under: Live Performances, Media Report, Television, Television Discussion
John McCain, a mere thirty seconds before the polls open, finally decided to remove the giant stick out of his ass and lighten up. His appearance on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE last night was probably the closest he has come to approximating a human being since his campaign began. He was funny, self-deprecating, and strangely engaging.
Since one of the hot button issues of the campaign has been “experience” and “leadership”, the big question is this: Could this appearance be considered Presidential? Is it dignified? I guess we’ll have to wait and see what the voters think on Tuesday…